Balmoral Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lake Placid, FL

Balmoral Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lake Placid, FL
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Balmoral Assisted Living accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Balmoral Assisted Living

Discover an all-inclusive lifestyle with Balmoral in the stunning community of Lake Flacid, FL. This community offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can enjoy cozy and spacious one-bedroom accommodations to further comfort and relaxation. Having a caring and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and services catering to the immediate needs of its residents. As for memory care, it offers a comprehensive memory care program called Community Within Community with a wide array of specialized care and services for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate service, residents can enjoy top-tier amenities and services including an all-inclusive meal plan with three chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and linen services. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories within this beautiful community. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Balmoral Senior Living.

Bed community size
126-bed community Rank #231 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 231st out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #976 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 976th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 30, 2025
ExpirationJune 29, 2027
CountyHighlands
License Number11307

Ownership & Operating Entity

Balmoral Assisted Living is legally operated by Balmoral Senior Living LLC, and administered by Karen Michelle Dannels.

Management CompanySLH AHI FLORIDA MANAGER, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
126 units
Total beds
126 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 59 citations 51 inspections 5 fines $4.5K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #651 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (79% above)
• Inspections with citations (88% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (5% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5933 This facility has 79% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (59 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 79% worse Rank #770 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 770th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.3 This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 5126 This facility has had 96% more total inspections than the Florida average (51 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 96% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3016 This facility has 88% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 88% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 59%62% This facility has 3 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (59% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 3% better Rank #489 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 489th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

Managed by Michelle Dannels

Executive Director

Activities in this home

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Balmoral Assisted Living

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lake Placid's city center to Balmoral Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Balmoral Assisted Living
AL
MC
Lake Placid
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 88
Rank #231 / 1,058
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 42
Rank #976 / 1,427
Balmoral Senior Living LLC
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 83
Rank #651 / 901
51
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #489 / 906
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 33
Rank #770 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$4,500Karen Michelle DannelsStudio / 1 Bed
Southern Life Assisted Living
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Lake Placid
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 88
Rank #481 / 1,058
Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
Southern Life Operating Investments LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #495 / 901
45
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #165 / 906
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 33
Rank #789 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$1,500Natalie YeazelStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Balmoral Assisted Living is located in Lake Placid, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Balmoral Assisted Living

What languages are spoken at Balmoral Assisted Living?

The team at Balmoral Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Balmoral Assisted Living?

Balmoral Assisted Living is legally operated by Balmoral Senior Living LLC, and administered by Karen Michelle Dannels.

Is Balmoral Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Balmoral Assisted Living has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Balmoral Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Balmoral Assisted Living's license number is 11307.

When does Balmoral Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Balmoral Assisted Living's license expires on June 29, 2027.

Does Balmoral Assisted Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Balmoral Assisted Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Balmoral Assisted Living?

No, Balmoral Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

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